The Commodore Ballroom is Vancouver’s and perhaps one of Canada’s most treasured live music spaces. Great sound, great sightlines and the famous sprung dancefloor have helped to keep fans flocking to the venerable venue. Since 1929, the Commodore has hosted an amazing array of music greats like; Duke Ellington, Tina Turner, James Brown, U2, The…
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5th Annual Vancouver Christmas Market
Now celebrating its 5th year, The Vancouver Christmas Market has become a holiday tradition for Vancouverites. Once again the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza will be filled with traditional European wooden huts from November 22nd to December 24th, 2014. With a total of over 50 unique vendors, including 14 new huts and 17 different food choices, more than ever before, visitors…
Find Fine Art at Art For Life 2014
Vancouver’s Art For Life Art Auction and Gala is now in its 21st year, making it one of the longest running charity events of its kind in the city. This year’s event on November 22nd is expected to fill the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre in Yaletown with partons of the Arts and supporters of…
Twelve 2014 Christmas Craft Markets
Even though it’s bright and sunny, Christmas is just around the corner and time is ticking away. Handmade Gifts and DIY Crafts are becoming more and more popular in the age of Christmas commercialism. Here is some of the Christmas Craft Markets and Holiday Fairs to get your Holiday shopping started: Circle Craft Christmas Market…
Vancouver Remembrance Day Ceremonies
Remembrance Day is always important to Canadians but due to the recent events in Ottawa and Montreal resulting in the deaths of two Canadian soldiers, awareness of Remembrance Day has taken on a new heights. Here’s some of the locations around Vancouver to observe Remembrance Day ceremonies: Jack Poole Plaza (Vancouver Convention Centre) : 0830…
Vancouver International Writer’s Festival 2014
The next six days will be filled with literary brilliance as the 2014 Vancouver International Writer’s Festival fills the city with events. Centered around Granville Island the Festival kicks of today and funds until October 26th. Now in its 27th year, the Festival celebrates the story, through a series to readings, workshops, presentations and more…
Access To Music Foundation AGM & Celebration
Access to Music Foundation is a local foundation dedicated to providing BC’s children and youth with the tools to develop critical and analytical skills, self- esteem, and academic achievement through music education. Tomorrow, Access to Music Foundation (AtoM) is hosting its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at CBC Vancouver’s Studio 700. Keynote speaker Canadian musician &…